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Creamy Roasted Carrot Dal

This creamy roasted carrot dal ticks all the boxes - it's simple and cheap to make, but has so much flavour!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Diet: Vegan + Vegetarian
Course: Main meals + Side Dish
Calories: 490kcal
Author: Becca Heyes

Ingredients

  • 3 carrots, cut into sticks
  • 1 1/2 tbsp oil, divided
  • 2 tsp curry powder, divided
  • 1 medium onion, sliced or diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 150 g (~ 3/4 cup) dried red lentils
  • 400 ml (~ 1 2/3 cups) vegetable stock
  • Few sprigs fresh coriander (cilantro), roughly chopped
  • 1 handful fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp coconut milk, plus more to serve
  • Salt (if needed)
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  • Drizzle the carrot sticks with a dash of oil, and sprinkle with about a teaspoon of curry powder. Mix well to combine, and roast at 190°C (Gas Mark 5 / 375°F) for around 25 minutes, until soft and slightly crispy.
  • Meanwhile, heat another dash of oil in a saucepan, and add the onion and garlic. Cook over a medium heat for a few minutes, stirring constantly, until soft and translucent but not browned. Add the lentils and vegetable stock, along with another teaspoon of curry powder. Bring to a gentle simmer, and continue to cook until the lentils are very soft - probably 20 minutes or so. You'll need to stir occasionally, especially towards the end of cooking when the water has mostly been absorbed. If needed, you can add a dash more water.
  • When the lentils are cooked, add some chopped coriander (cilantro), fresh spinach, and a couple of spoonfuls of coconut milk. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve topped with the roasted carrots and another swirl of coconut milk.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Creamy Roasted Carrot Dal
Amount Per Serving (1 portion)
Calories 490 Calories from Fat 159
% Daily Value*
Fat 17.7g27%
Saturated Fat 6.4g32%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 88mg4%
Potassium 1011mg29%
Carbohydrates 65.4g22%
Fiber 13.3g53%
Sugar 7.7g9%
Protein 22.3g45%
Calcium 80mg8%
Iron 7.7mg43%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutritional information is approximate, and will depend on your exact ingredients. Please calculate your own nutritional values if you require accuracy for health reasons.

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